On March 28, the GTAA began conducting a rehabilitation construction project on Runway 05/23, Toronto Pearson's busiest runway. Below is an update from Toronto Pearson:  

• On the evening of Tuesday, May 16, rehabilitation work on the main East-West surface, Runway 05/23, will be completed, and regular runway operations will resume.   
• Further construction on Runway 05/23 at Toronto Pearson will not be required.Phase 3 of the construction, scheduled for Fall 2017, was completed during Phases 1 and 2.  
• Runway rehabilitation will be completed safely and on time, returning the runway to service ahead of peak summer travel.

Expected flight paths around Toronto Pearson will now return to more regular usage patterns, determined by weather and other operational factors.  Residents to the north and south of the airport should notice reduced aircraft traffic levels than what has been occurring during this period of runway work; residents to the east and west may become aware of aircraft traffic levels they were familiar with prior to March 28.  You can click here to learn more about how our Noise Management Office tracks and addresses aircraft noise related concerns.  

 

Toronto Pearson will be communicating their return to regular operations through: an updated Noise Advisory, social media channels, messaging on the  WebTrak system, outreach to CENAC members and Checking In, their community e-newsletter.

 

They are working to develop an enhanced construction communications protocol that will draw from industry best practices.  The GTAA will continue to refine its approach to communicating with passengers, local communities and elected officials.